H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

“Life doesn't require that we be the best, only that we try our best.”

“The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today.”

“Luck marches with those who give their very best.”

“In business or in life, don't follow the wagon tracks too closely.”

“Never forget the three powerful resources you always have available to you: love, prayer, and forgiveness.”

“Remember that children, marriages, and flower gardens reflect the kind of care they get.”

“Good manners sometimes means simply putting up with other people's bad manners.”

“When you are angry or frustrated, what comes out? Whatever it is, it's a good indication of what you're made of.”

“Love is when the other person's happiness is more important than your own.”

“Choose your life's mate carefully. From this one decision will come 90 percent of all your happiness or misery.”

“People take different roads seeking fulfillment and happiness. Just because they're not on your road doesn't mean they've gotten lost.”

“Success is getting what you want. Happiness is liking what you get.”

“Never deprive someone of hope it might be all they have.”

“Be smarter than other people, just don't tell them so.”

“Let the refining and improving of your own life keep you so busy that you have little time to criticize others.”

“Sometimes the heart sees what is invisible to the eye.”

“Marrying an old bachelor is like buying second-hand furniture.”

“Always kiss your children goodnight, even if they're already asleep.”

“We're constantly striving for success, fame and comfort when all we really need to be happy is someone or some thing to be enthusiastic about.”

“Find a job you like and you add five days to every week.”